Father of Black Studies Dr. Nathan Hare, Passes Away At 91
June 14, 2024Dr. Nathan Hare, renowned as the Father of Black Studies for coining “ethnic studies,” passed away at the…
What Black Americans can learn from ‘American Idol’ star Mandisa’s obesity-related death
HealthThe cause of singer Mandisa’s death in April was determined to be “complications from class III obesity.”In April, Grammy-winning singer…
Nick Young Says Steph Curry Was “Damn Near In Tears” After Kevin Durant Won 2018 Finals MVP
Trending Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty During the Golden State Warriors‘ peak, the team won three championships, yet Steph Curry…
San Francisco gallery capitalises on Leonora Carrington’s auction success
Carrington’s work Fina mosca (1949) at Gallery Wendi Norris in Art Basel’s Feature sector David OwensA solo stand dedicated to…
No Justice! Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre Lawsuit
June 13, 2024Viola Fletcher, 110, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 109, are the only two known survivors of the massacre.The Oklahoma…
Nick Cannon is in on the joke this Father’s Day
LifestyleActor and TV host Nick Cannon is opening up about his Father’s Day plans and getting in on the jokes…
Ozy Media went from buzzy to belly-up. Its founder, Carlos Watson, is now on trial
Crime“I am not now and never have been a ‘con man,’” Watson declared when indicted last year. He’s fighting charges…
Hall Of Famer & NBA Logo Inspiration Jerry West Dead At 86
Trending Source: MediaNews Group/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images / Getty Legendary NBA player Jerry West has passed away at…
Usher Has Full-Circle Moment Being Honored With Babyface At Apollo’s 90th Anniversary, ‘Look Where I Am Today’
June 13, 2024Usher recalls his dreams of performing on “Showtime at the Apollo” while accepting the Icon Award at the…
Gayle King airs, then clears the air, about Oprah Winfrey’s hospitalization
Health“CBS Mornings” anchor and relatable bestie Gayle King confirms Oprah Winfrey is on the mend after hospitalization.We all want people…
The irrelevance of whether Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown is the Celtics’ best player
EntertainmentOPINION: As long as Tatum and Brown continue to make winning the main thing, both are headliners that fans want…
Texas Group To Hold Conference To ‘Start Fighting Back’ Against The ‘War On White America’
TrendingSource: Fair use photo / Fair use photoIn today’s episode of The Beneficiaries Of White Supremacy Are Not OK, a…
UBS and Art Basel mark 30th anniversary of their collaboration
UBS and Art Basel have jointly commissioned Petrit Halilaj’s When the sun goes away we paint the sky (2022) at…
A study says Black people believe ‘racial conspiracy theories.’ Given this country’s history, can you blame us?
NewsOPINION: A Pew study found that most Black people are suspicious of government institutions. There is a long list of…
Blue-chip galleries report steady stream of eight-figure deals on Art Basel's second day
Tasty deal: Pace sold Wayne Thiebaud’s Sliced Pie Stand (2017-18) for $2.25m Courtesy of Pace GalleryAfter a brisk first day…
Former Mississippi Police Officer Sentenced To A Year In Prison After Making Prisoner Lick Urine Off Jail Floor
June 13, 2024Michael Christian Green pleaded guilty on the misdemeanor charge of acting under the color of law to deprive…
Mika Rottenberg: ‘Giant things are often triggered by tiny reactions’
Antimatter Factory, Mika Rottenberg’s show at Museum Tinguely, draws on her time as artist-in-residence at Cern, the European Organisation for…
James Beard Awards Celebrate Nation’s Best: New Orleans’ Senegalese Restaurant Among Top Honorees
June 13, 2024The James Beard Awards celebrate the nation’s best culinary talents, featuring standout winners like a New Orleans-based Senegalese…
Watch: What you need to know about laser hair removal | Life Hacks
LifestyleGinille Brown, owner of Ginelle Beauty Aesthetics, breaks down laser hair removal for theGrio’s Life Hacks.T here are a lot…
Bill Maher Says Caitlin Clark Is Being Targeted Because She’s Straight And White, Social Media Tells Him To STFU
Trending Source: Variety / Getty At this point, it should be more than obvious to us all that WNBA rookie…
Exiled Russian artist reflects on the impact of war on his hometown in Peckham show
Pavel Otdelnov's exhibition Hometown at the Old Waiting Room at London’s Peckham Rye Station runs until the end of the…
DoorDash Driver Fired After Using Racial Slurs In Viral Video
June 13, 2024A DoorDash driver in Nashville was fired after being caught on a viral video using racial slurs while…
To help solve ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome,’ Gabby Petito’s family lends their platform to missing people of color
LifestyleThe Black and Missing Foundation discusses its ongoing collaboration with Gabby Petito’s family.The family of the late Gabby Petito, whose…
Kansas City Chief’s BJ Thompson Recovering After Seizure That Led to Cardiac Arrest
TrendingSource: Ric Tapia / GettyKansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is continuing recovery at home after suffering a seizure…
In pictures: Design Miami comes to Basel
Nouveaux Moutons (Agneau) by François-Xavier Lalanne at Galerie Mitterrand David OwensGrela Orihuela is the senior vice president of fairs at…
Common & Pete Rock Drop Offical “Dreamin'” Single Off Joint Album
TrendingSource: Monaris / HandoutOG Hip-Hoppers know that Pete Rock is one of the GOAT producers of the game. Though he…
Hauser & Wirth opens its Basel gallery with Hammershøi show
Hauser & Wirth’s new space opened in Basel’s historic centre earlier this month © Studio Gugger, Courtesy of Hauser &…
‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Does Numbers Despite Hollywood Not Boosting Projects With Black Americans
June 13, 2024 Fresh report suggests that Hollywood could benefit by addressing current disparities and grow economically by doing so.…
William “Bill” Lawson (1929-2024)
Civil Rights Advocate, professor, and Pastor William “Bill” Lawson was born William Alexander Lawson on June 28, 1928, in St.…
4 Ways To Protect Your Credit During Vacation
June 13, 2024Don’t leave home without heeding this advice.Originally Published May 6, 2014.The vacation season is almost here. But before…
From concerts on the White House lawn to greeting cards, Juneteenth is a full-blown holiday
LifestyleAs the rest of the country catches up with Texas on celebrating Juneteenth the “holiday-ifcation” of the day is officially…
Torture Accusations Could Lead To Civil Rights Case In Mississippi
TrendingSource: Justin Merriman / GettyBrian Howey and Nate Rosenfield are examining the power of sheriffs’ offices in Mississippi as part…
'Our tip for first-time visitors? Don’t get caught in the currents': Elmgreen & Dragset on surviving Art Basel—literally
From left: Michael Elmgreen and Ingmar Dragset with The Outsiders (2020) at Art Basel in 2021 Photo: Sebastiano Pellion di…
7th Annual Native Son Awards Honor Black Queer Men
June 13, 2024Native Son Awards honored the achievements and contributions of Black Queer men to societyOn June 12, the Native…
Sprinters catching up to Flo-Jo’s hallowed 100, 200 world records that have stood since 1988
SportsFlorence Griffith Joyner set the 100 mark of 10.49 at the U.S. Olympic Trials and the 200 mark of 21.34…
Watch: 5 questions with Reginae Carter
EntertainmentCarter, an actress and influencer, stopped by theGrio to break down why she decided to find love using the BLK…
Splitsville? Strange Nicki Minaj Posts Have Social Media Buzzing
TrendingSource: James Devaney / GettyNicki Minaj has left her fans in suspense and others speculating if she and her husband…
‘Like saying that you need to wear European fashion to attend the Venice Biennale’: Adriano Pedrosa responds to criticisms of 'Foreigners Everywhere'
Adriano Pedrosa, the curator of the 2024 Venice Biennale and artistic director of the Museum of Art of São Paulo…
The CDC Offers ‘Your Diabetes Compass’ For Black Women With Type 2 Diabetes
June 13, 2024Through the Your Diabetes Compass website, Black women gain access to diabetes self-management education and support services.The Centers…
Drake’s Soccer Dad Style Roasted To Bagger Vance Smithereens On Xitter
TrendingSource: Carmen Mandato / GettyDrake’s fashion choice while watching his son Adonis’ soccer game has gone viral, with many social…
Two (or more) into one: Urs Fischer invites owners of his digital sculptures to have them remade into a new work
Urs Fischer's CHAOS 502 (2024), an example of what collectors could create from the artist's 3D renderings of everyday objects…
Ask Your Fairygodmentor®: How To Lead Your Team During Layoffs And Prevent Stress
June 13, 2024Reader’s Question:Dear Fairygodmentor, Hi! I have been a manager for over 10 years. This year has been particularly…
Biden administration advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores
HealthIf enacted, credit protections would dramatically expand for tens of millions of Americans burdened by insurmountable medical debt.Americans would no…
Mirror-Like Cybertruck May Cause Accidents On The Road, Nothing Illegal About Appearance
June 13, 2024Tyson Garvin’s Cybertruck went viral because of the mirrorlike exterior, but has caused concerns about road hazardsThe Tesla…
Watch: ‘UnPrisoned’ Returns With A Messy Season 2 Trailer
TrendingSource: Courtesy / Onyx CollectiveOnyx Collective’s “UnPrisoned” returns this summer on Hulu. The official trailer and key art debuted today…
Zurich's Bernheim Gallery and legendary Cabaret Voltaire, the birthplace of Dada, sprayed with anti-Israel graffiti
Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich was instrumental in the emergence of the Dada movement“I would never have thought that something like…
You may be the reason why D’Angelo has not given us more music
EntertainmentOPINION: After the release of his video for “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” D’Angelo was not perceived as the soul…
dream hampton speaks on Diddy assault allegations: ‘Just mad at him’
EntertainmentThe music journalist commented on the hip-hop mogul’s alleged crimes at the premiere of her new documentary, “It Was All…
Andreas Mühe makes wartime bunkers all soft and cuddly for his latest show
Andreas Mühe among his soft toy bunkers © Günter LepkowskiIt was Andreas Mühe’s express wish that Bunker—Realer Raum der Geschichte…
NYC’s Own Cam’ron Disgusted With City Still Having Rat Problems
June 12, 2024‘I just left New York… I can’t do rats no more. I’m too old for rats.’Harlem-raised entrepreneur and…
Chaka Khan’s Tiny Desk performance sparks social media frenzy
EntertainmentKhan took to the Tiny Desk stage, where she sang some of her biggest hits including “I’m Every Woman” and…
Prince collaborator Sheila E. says she’s ‘heartbroken’ at being turned away from Paisley Park
MusicSheila E. said in an Instagram video that she was hurt when she went to Prince’s studio-museum on Friday, which…
Victoria Monet’s New Music Video Is A Gift To The Culture – Everything We Needed But Didn’t Expect
TrendingSource: Vivien Killilea / GettyToday, Victoria Monet dropped the music video for “Alright,” the next single from her debut album,…
In pictures: Art Basel's Parcours takes over the high street
Mandy El-Sayegh, Clara Shopping, Greifengasse 26 David OwensEvery year, the Parcours section of Art Basel takes art out of the…
NBA Star Jayson Tatum Seen Hooping In Howard University Jordan Brand Sneakers During Finals
June 12, 2024The forward wore the footwear for Game 2 at TD GardenIn this year’s NBA Finals, two Black head…
Art Basel’s new director has her eye on ‘generational transformation’ of the fair
Maike Cruse, who is heading up the Swiss edition of Art Basel, is looking to bring in a younger clientele…
Singer sues hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn’t member of Four Tops
EntertainmentAlexander Morris talked publicly about the incident last year, saying he had returned to Detroit, his hometown, and was “being…
Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors
TrendingAt the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis, amidst preparations to vote on a formal prohibition of churches led…
Tepid sales at Liste underscore a soft market for smaller galleries
Wooden it be nice: Martin Hotter’s sculptures at Vin Vin gallery are yet to sell David Owens“It’s a slow year,”…
BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors Event Acknowledges DEI Leaders Past And Present
June 12, 2024BE brought together Black executives working to make sure DEI initiatives are implemented in companies nationwide.BLACK ENTERPRISE held…